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Supporting Employees Experiencing Grief and Traumatic Loss

Eli Argueta

21 Jan 202521 Jan 2025

Grief and loss can take many forms, such as the death of a loved one, loss of a relationship or pet, or even adjusting to a move or a job change. Research has shown that grief is cumulative and can lead to […]

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From Parental to Bereavement: The Latest Paid Leave Policy Trends

Anne Patterson

30 Jan 202430 Jan 2024

A new survey report from the International Foundation reveals current paid leave trends in workplaces throughout the U.S. The Paid Leave in the Workplace 2024 Survey Report provides a glimpse into what organizations are offering for vacation, sick leave, parental leave and […]

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Miscarriage and Other Pregnancy Loss Leave

Amanda Wilke, CEBS

01 Jun 202201 Jun 2022

According to the Mayo Clinic, roughly 10 to 20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. The physical and emotional needs of someone who experiences pregnancy loss vary from one individual to another. Indonesia, India, Taiwan, and New Zealand are a few countries […]

Employers Offer Benefits to Support Grieving Employees and Family Members

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Employers Offer Survivor Benefits to Support Grieving Employees and Family Members

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23 Mar 202122 Mar 2021

It may be the most difficult challenge a person will endure in their lifetime: Facing the death of a loved one. Through bereavement leave, survivor benefits and life insurance, U.S. employers are providing support for workers and surviving family members who are […]

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Is It Time to Rethink Your Bereavement Leave Policy?

Anne Patterson

31 Jul 201829 Oct 2019

It may be the most difficult challenge an employee will endure in their lifetime: Facing the death of a loved one. Through bereavement leave and employee assistant program (EAP) offerings, U.S. employers are providing support for workers during a devastating time, but […]

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Bereavement Leave: Does One Policy Fit All?

Teri Dougherty, CEBS

24 Aug 201711 Oct 2017

The loss of a loved one may force workers and employers to blend their personal and professional lives which can be sticky for all involved. Even though your organization likely has a detailed, written bereavement leave policy that provides a specific number […]